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Home made yogurt, culture source and taste?

Posted by bella_trix(z6b SE PA) March 27, 2009

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alphonse(6)Updated January 31, 2011 Yes, it's interesting how some discoveries are a combination of accident and observation, along with the persistence to figure out "why". History is replete with such, but inevitably accompanied by failure which doesn't ...

Sodium ?

Posted by myisland(AL_Z-7) January 29, 2011

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myisland(AL_Z-7)Updated January 30, 2011 Thank You so much for the info and recipe's. I'm going to try them, I've been using the one in Ball Blue Book.. Husband is doing the happy dance.. he loves B&B Pickles.. He can eat a pint in one sitting.. lol

Canned Grape Leaves Recipe?

Posted by bcskye January 27, 2011

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bcskyeUpdated January 29, 2011 Thank you so much, everyone. My questions were answered and I feel save to use this recipe this year. Carol, you're right, it would help so much if people would name their sources.

Should a newbie we get the Presto or Jarden/Ball canner?

Posted by fatso(z5 OH) August 28, 2009

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated January 28, 2011 John, not so much stepping on threads or even etiquette, but more a case of getting your question out front where it can be seen and addressed. Not everyone might pick up on a new question at the end of an old thread - if a new su...

Pickled Three-Bean Salad

Posted by berrybusy August 27, 2009

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canfanUpdated January 28, 2011 Is there a safety reason why canned green/yellow beans aren't in the recipes or is it because they will fall apart in the jar if used?

Marmalade awards

Posted by flora_uk(SW UK 8/9) January 16, 2011

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cabrita(9b SoCal)Updated January 26, 2011 It is cute and unusual to see such an interest in marmalade from a country that does not produce citrus! I wish the interest spread a little around here. It is impossible to give citrus away because too many people have too many t...

Canning with Vintage 'Ball Jelly Glass' jars?

Posted by delairen November 9, 2010

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated January 26, 2011 While the button top lids aren't generally recommended, especially for low-acid foods, when using the button top lids you process the jars in a BWB for 10 mins just as you would with the 2 piece lids. The vacuum results from the B...

My list for 2010 : )

Posted by highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO) January 23, 2011

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2ajsmamaUpdated January 25, 2011 oh, I never thought of problems getting it to set at high altitudes - maybe if you boil it longer - or just higher temp? What temp does water boil at your altitude? Just add 8 degrees, look for it to really foam up, do the saucer/...

Two canning questions: low salt? and measurements?

Posted by bitsya January 22, 2011

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bitsyaUpdated January 24, 2011 Hi, Yes I have already learned enough here to disregard some comments. To each his own, for sure, and yes this is a message board, but when it comes to food safety I don't think one can be too careful. Just because it "always...

Orange Marmalade recipe review

Posted by michelelc January 24, 2011

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michelelcUpdated January 24, 2011 Thanks Carol. I really appreciate the advice. On the next snow day, I plan on trying this recipe. I will cut down a little on the sugar and keep the temp to 221. Michele

Tough grass fed beef

Posted by keepitlow(6) February 22, 2010

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deanna_moonflowerdreams_comUpdated January 23, 2011 I found this information on cooking grass fed beef and thought I would share it. http://stores.dfwgrassfedbeef.com/-strse-template/about/Page.bok

2006 Ball Book...any updates worth noting?

Posted by eaglesgarden(6b - se PA) January 22, 2011

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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated January 23, 2011 Yes, that is a good book ! Glad you got one. So many great recipes in there.

Need off-season jam ideas

Posted by highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO) January 21, 2011

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highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)Updated January 22, 2011 Thanks, Zabby! They're worth it, really great kids. Does the Cranberry Pear Lemon Jam use pectin? I've never made any jams or jellies without it, which I'm embarrased to admit around you pros. I'd love the recipe, if you think it'...

Need tips on harvesting pecans from a leaf and twig covered lawn!

Posted by jusdewit(z7TX) October 25, 2007

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oregonwoodsmoke(5 OR Sunset 1A)Updated January 22, 2011 [[[....What do you guys DO with so many pecans...]]] They go into: granola, pie, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate turtles, all sorts of baked goods (easily over 100 recipes that can have pecans added), candied pecans for pear sal...

Master Canner program?

Posted by kriswrite(zone 8) January 21, 2011

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated January 21, 2011 Linda Lou covered it well. Contact your local county and/or state extension (and if you live near a state border be sure to check out that state too). The link below to details on MFP courses includes a link to classes info. Just ...

Pressure canning boil over

Posted by cliff321 January 20, 2011

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated January 20, 2011 Not that Dave or Linda need my help, but I wonder too where you got your instructions for pounds of pressure or length of time to process. There shouldn't be any 'dialing in to a time or temp issue' - there really is no issue (and...

not enough water or bulging lids

Posted by mwoolfenden January 16, 2011

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated January 19, 2011 dave th picture you paint of all the things that could go wrong is very vivid in my mind, ecpecialy becuase my "helpers" are 5years ond and 2 years old and i dont have a dishwasher...i think i will stick with only one ca...

freezing spaghetti sauce question

Posted by harriet05 August 29, 2006

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tyra0827_gmail_comUpdated January 17, 2011 Hi there just wanting to know how come my sauce is a little watery after I freeze it? When I take it out I let it defrost in container in sink then when it is more then 1/2 way defrosted I heat up on very low heat utnitl desired t...

Favorite dried herb when canning?

Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35) January 10, 2011

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highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)Updated January 17, 2011 One of my favorites is paprika, but not storebought. That stuff has very little flavor, even when recently purchased. My favorite paprika pepper is Alma Paprika, but I've tried Feherozon, Botinecka Zuta, and Paprika Supreme. This ...

Canning eggplant and zucchini?

Posted by 2ajsmama January 15, 2011

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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated January 16, 2011 ajsmama, The advice you gave sounds good to me. Though I would not stay up nights worrying about the classmate who PCs zucchini; the note from the NCHFP makes clear that the reason they've stopped recommending canning it isn't tha...

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